Automatic Transmission Problems of Kia Motor Sportage - part 1

The contact owns a 2015 kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, the vehicle was stalling and was not accelerating despite depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light, along with two other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact managed to pull over and stated that the vehicle had not lost motive power, however, the vehicle was inoperable. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was not diagnosed or repaired and the contact was advised to have the vehicle towed to a local dealer for further diagnosis and repair. The vehicle was then towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine would need to be removed for further diagnosis. The vehicle remained at the dealer awaiting repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.

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Transmission "slams" when shifting from 2nd to 3rd after it has a chance to warm up. This occurs from either a stand-still or when it has been rolling and shifts to a higher gear. I have taken it to the dealership and they are not aware of any other issues of this type, but I had another kia in the past and the same thing occurred. The dealer is currently looking into what may be causing this issue and are trying to determine if I need a new transmission or not.

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The contact owns a 2008 kia Sportage. While accelerating from a traffic stop at speeds of 25 mph, the vehicle surged froward as the transmission struggled to change gears. The dealer advised they were aware of the failure however, the manufacture had not yet offered a remedy to correct the issue. The contact stated the vehicle had been serviced by the dealer a total of three times. The dealer reset the vehicle on each occasion. The failure continued to recur intermittently. The failure mileage was 30,819 and the current mileage was 34,000.

The contact owns a 2006 kia Sportage. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on July 18, 2009 and repaired according to recall# 09v130000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch). After the repair she noticed that the vehicle would only shift in the reverse gear. After removing the key from the ignition, the engine will not turn off. Lastly the vehicle smelled like burnt wires. The dealer concluded that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was provided. The vehicle was towed back to the garage. The mechanic concluded that the wiring harness had melted. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. . The failure mileage was 60,000. The current mileage was 68,000.

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Four wheel drive on 2002 kia Sportage. It locks up and the only way to fix this is to unhook hoses when not in use and to hook the hoses up when needed.

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: the contact stated the check engine light has been illuminating and the transmission has had failures in shifting gears since the vehicle was purchased. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop. The ect connector has been replaced and the sensor has been reprogrammed multiple times. The problem persists despite the repairs. The thermostat was replaced. Updated 02/13/06.

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30 seconds after consumer parked and exited the vehicle it rolled approximately 10 feet and collided with another vehicle while it was reversing. The cause of the failure has yet to be determined.

The caller said h transmission shifts gears without warning. It jerked and shook when shifting gears. It happened when decelerating. Brought vehicle dealer 5 times, but they could not find whats wrong with it. The check engine light was on all the time except when he took it to the dealer. The last time he had it to dealer the light went off for about 3 weeks, and yesterday the light was back on. Dealer said they will try to get someone from the manufacturer to look at the vehicle, but no one has come yet. Dealer did a diagnostic, and fixed what it showed, but the light on the dashboard came back on after 30 miles of driving.

The left front rotors were defective. This was discovered during vehicle inspection. The vehicle was serviced at least twenty times for other defects. No service for the brakes. There was a short in the wiring in the shock arms, a problem with the catalytic converter, rattling in the exhaust system, license plate lights were inoperative due to rotted sockets, wheel bearings were extremely loose, pulling to the right, the right rear power window was inoperative, check engine light had come on possibly due to a small leak or a loose gas cap, transmission hang up when cold, bad front brakes, crack in dash, cup holder was broken, tailpipe rusted and fell off, when the heater and defrost was on the a/c would come on, the consumer would get shock when exiting the vehicle, intermittently both rear window would not go up or down, and the left rear window was totally inoperative. (there was no power when going up hill).

: the contact stated while driving from 5 to 65 mph on a normal road conditions, all dash lights dimed completely. The horn was also affected by the electrical failure. The engine started to shake up and the steering became difficult until the vehicle completely stalled. There was also a problem with the automatic transmission. The vehicle was taken to the dealership who was apprehensive to accept the vehicle for repairs. Based on the power train warranty, the vehicle was accepted for inspection.

First got car seemed to drive good, but in the winter the 4-wheel drive didn't work. Kia fixed it, and this happened again, kia fixed it again. This seemed to happen when in high speeds and then slowing, the wheels would shake. At the first attempt to fix it, kia dealer said they changed the kit that puts it into 4-wheel drive. On the second attempt to fix it, they didn't know what they did, but it had to do with 4-wheel drive. At third attempt kia said the hoses were clogged. Took hoses off and cleaned them and put them back on. Also, said there was a new kit into the cars, but he did not put it into consumer's car. He assured consumer that the car would be fine. About three months later the 4-wheel drive and transmission iwere not working right. The last time this happened the front wheeles locked up and slid.

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Transmission light appeared on the dashboard, also engine check light.

While driving my Sportage, I accidentally hit the gear control on the floor. To my surprise, it moved forward from the drive position to the neutral position. I found an isolated street and tested it again and it happened again. The gear handle does not properly lock into each position as it should. The safety button on the gear lever does not provide any sort of protection. I did not want to damage my car by testing to see if I could shift from drive into reverse using this newly-found problem. I'll leave that one to the automotive professionals. Please investigate this problem and determine if this is an isolated case or a vehicle design flaw. Thanks for your help!.

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Transmission surges and stops without prior warning. Dealership is aware of problem.

While driving 10-15 mph and without warning, was involved in a head-on collision in which the air bags did not deploy, driver sustained major injuries. The transmission jammed and the accelerator stuck.

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Consumer states while traveling between 20 and 30 mph, another vehicle was cut off by a another driver . Consumer states this caused consumer to hit the back of a bus. Consumer states when pressing on the brakes vehicle would not stop. Consumer hit the back of a bus before vehicle would stop. Please provide any further information.

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Was driving up a small hill when the car suddenly loss power. . . And speed dropped.

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When starting vehicle, it runs rough and almost stalls. When driving vehicle, it hesitates and bucks, has total loss of power in 1st and 2nd gear. This problem does not happen all the time, but does happen frequently. Has been to the dealership and they cannot locate problem. Car has lost power several times while entering traffic causing a potential accident.

Car has lost power in 1st and 2nd gears, engine light comes on, car smokes, replaced two 02 sensors, tapping noise under hood when start engine, car would not start, once started had gas smell, and blew smoke out exhaust.

The heat shield on my catalytic converter rusted off,the manifold cracked,the muffler rusted through within a year,the widshield wiper transmission broke and was replaced,while the kia Sportage is engaged in 4wd it pops out into two wheel drive and causes the driver to lose control of the vehicle. This has happened to me numerous times this winter and the recalled parts have now failed again causing kia to put in manual hubs from 1997 into my 1999 SUV. I feel this is a danger to all who own a kia Sportage and I have contacted a lawyer to look into possible litigation against kia. I have found a recall on a previouse modle from 1998 but the components seals are failing in the replacment parts hubs . Thank in advance for your time and letting me inform you of this dangerouse situation. . . Ed geisler.

Connector corrosion caused vehicle not to start. Also, there was a camshaft oil leak. While driving vehicle at 65mph, engine started to race. Was as if someone put vehicle in neutral and stepped on gas.

On two occasions while driving transmission has downshifted at highway speed of 65 mph, causing vehicle to go out of control. Dealer notified and informed consumer that nothing could be found.

While driving vehicle will stall. , and gear will go into overdrive, and then vehicle will begin to accelerate.

Transmission won't kick into gear. When driving of speeds of 70 it stays in first gear . Rpm's go up to 6 and won't kick into gear.

While driving at 55 mph to 70 mph engine check light came on. Vehicle shut down, causing loss of power. Also, when putting vehicle into reverse, vehicle shut down. Consumer almost hit another vehicle due to brakes failing. Consumer had to use the emergency brake to stop vehicle.

The trnamission fail twice once after the car was checked before we left on vacation, the deeler will not help my and we have ended up having a restraining order draw up because of the threats from his staff. Kia it's self has been notified and hav offered a rediculus traid in of $7000. The car was over $18000. The hubs have nearly cost me my life I went off the interstate hitting ice I was not in 4 wheel drive at the time but I went in to a ditch,when I tried to put it in to 4 wheel I would not go I had to travel in a ditch on a busy interstate for 5 mile till I could reach the exit. The washer motor failed on the interstate in smowing conditions, I had to empty water on the window as I was driving to see. This the worst car ever and the dealer and kia will not help with any of these matters. The dates of these incidents might not be the correct date my attorney has all the paper work from the dealer.

Transmission could switch to reverse by itself on low temperture or cold weather and the tires move side by side.

Was told able to shift into 4-d up to speeds of 50mph. Have not been able to do so/ indicator light stays on long after shifted out of 4-wd.

There are many of problems with this vehicle as of today ther are only 1700 mile on the vehicleas where mor than 1/2 those miles are from going back and forth to the service dept as it is an 80 mile trip to the service dept. As for kia they are totally ignorant as they do not ever return any of my phone calls. This suvis a lemon if I ever saw one . You would thin. No safet defect (s) listed in the summary.

Engine check light comes on. Vehicle surges and bucks. A hold light is flashing which means there is a problem with the transmission.

Consumer is not able to get the vehicle out of park. The dealer told him to put a screw driver in the gear lever to get vehicle out of park. The dealer has wires at the shift lock.

Vehicle will not accelerate under normal operating conditions. Dealership has worked on vehicle several times since 1998, and has not been able to repair vehicle. The consumer states that the fuel injector, head gasket, wiring harness and transmission had been replaced. However, the problem still exists and the vehicle was a lemon or defective.

Transmission shifts erratically. In addition, noisy rear brakes due to recent brake adjustments/steering wheel column will not lock/ gas gauge failure/ odometer failure/passenger's side sunvisor disconnects from clip when encountering harsh ride or when visor is pulled down and engine often hard to start.

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Engine check light keeps coming on which is a reoccurring problem. Also, due to defect vehicle has stalled twice; once in reverse gear, and in drive gear. Dealer had vehicle on numerous occasions, and claimed that a sensor was the cause.